Rosa Salva is an ancient Venetian café where you can be seated on marble tables and relish classic Venetian coffee and desserts. It is a café and a pastry shop giving you two reasons to come and pay a visit. Locals consider Rosa as one of the best pâtisseries in town, probably because they sell pastries and biscuits, all home-made with care. Repeat customers usually indulge in Venetian biscuits such as baicoli cookies and zaletti biscuits, prepared with corn flour and raisins and served with a mug of hot chocolate. You can also choose among the varieties of their tramezzino (triangular sandwich) and panini for a quick breakfast. Do not miss their famous cappuccino, full of delicious flavors and aromas.
Muro Venezia Rialto is one of the vibrant bars and restaurants in town. Set in the heart of a market, it is the meeting point of Venetians, tourists, market workers, youngsters, working professionals and older people. This amalgamation is perhaps its charm and keeps it constantly busy. Its sleek interiors are a perfect setting to sip on wine and delicious cocktails. Complement it with local dishes that are freshly prepared and delicious such as octopus, cooked salami and meatballs. Else, opt to be seated in their patio in the square, overlooking the river and watch the gondolas passing by.
Linea d'Ombra is the most popular piano bar in the city. The clientele here are chic with an eclectic mix of tourists as well as locals. During the day, the restaurant is perfect for a quiet coffee or a glass of wine. But if you arrive in the evening make sure to keep some time on hand as the restaurant has good live music, especially funk and jazz. The menu includes traditional dishes such as fish, pasta, vegetables, Venetian style liver and seafood accompanied by excellent wines. An evening at Linea d'Ombra under the quiet and serene Venice sky is like a poetry in motion, try it for yourself!
Osteria Boccadoro is located on Campo Widman in the Cannaregio district. Offering a range of authentic seafood specialties that are Venetian in essence, the charming eatery features a lovely outdoor patio that makes for a great dining spot during balmy evenings. The kitchen at Boccadoro is headed by Chef Luciano Orlandi who cooks up a storm of innovative flavors with a staunch Venetian heart. Conveniently close to many tourist attractions in the city, the restaurant serves highly recommended dishes like black tagliolini with scallops and artichokes along with a selection of over 150 European wines.
Trattoria Antiche Carapane invites you to a treat of "distinguished Venetian cuisine" in a small and snug setting. Located in the heart of Venice, this place is frequented by politicians and movie stars who need a break from their hectic schedules. Their menu comprises an eclectic range of Venetian preparations and delectable seafood. Try Cassopipa: spaghetti with a spicy shellfish sauce and order for wine to go along with it. Alfresco dining at their lovely outdoor terrace adds another dimension especially during the nights.
Overlooking the glorious Grand Canal, Restaurant L'Alcova offers a gorgeous dining destination that comes second to none. Featuring an elegant indoor dining area as well as a beautiful outdoor arrangement, the upscale restaurant is a part of Hotel Ca'Sagredo. Everything about this place is pretty and romantic, albeit a little whimsical. Under the leadership of Chef Michele Potenza, the kitchens here serve delicious, elegant offerings, mainly Venetian seafood specialities. The service is attentive, the food incredibly delectable and the setting is one of the best in the city; all in all a must visit.